analysis
The rise of white labelling
by • 28 Sep 2009
Originators are regaining control of their business and service offering through white labelling.READ MORE
One third of brokers not ready for legislation
by • 28 Sep 2009
The new National Consumer Credit Protection regime is fast approaching, but not everyone is... READ MORE
NAB to rebrand Challenger mortgage business
by • 24 Aug 2009
Challenger Financial's mortgage management business will be renamed in the coming weeks after NAB agreed to purchase... READ MORE
Bendigo to ramp lending
by • 24 Aug 2009
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has delivered a boost to the broker channel with the news that it is ready to ramp up its... READ MORE
Still a place for part-timers?
by • 24 Aug 2009
Minimum volume requirements have put part-time mortgage brokers in the firing line. READ MORE
Challenging times for aggregation
by • 24 Aug 2009
Changes to lender requirements have forced the aggregation industry to recognise the need for evolution. READ MORE
Broker backlash against bank quotas
by • 31 Jul 2009
The introduction of new minimum volume quotas by some of Australia’s biggest lenders has sent a shockwave through... READ MORE
Lenders toughen up on borderline borrowers
by • 31 Jul 2009
Brokers should brace for tougher lending policies ahead as the continued fall-out from the GFC piles more pressure... READ MORE
Demand for fixed rates continues to climb
by • 31 Jul 2009
The window of opportunity for borrowers to lock in rock bottom rates may have closed, but fixed rate loans are... READ MORE
Lenders' policy changes put pressure on broker business
by • 12 Jul 2009
Changing lending policies have put the onus on brokers to keep their clients in the know. READ MORE
Broker confidence dips
by • 12 Jun 2009
There are early signs the worst of the financial crisis may be over but brokers are less optimistic than last quarter... READ MORE
Macquarie rumoured to re-enter lending
by • 12 Jun 2009
Rumours are heating up that Macquarie Group is looking to re-enter mortgage lending. READ MORE
The price of advice
by • 12 Jun 2009
The concept of fee-for-service is controversial – but it’s starting to gain traction as brokers seek greater... READ MORE
Non-bank products increase in broker popularity
by • 12 Jun 2009
While brokers are intent on writing more non-bank business, it’s yet to translate into sales. READ MORE
Broader broker horizons
by • 15 May 2009
The term diversification has been part of the broking industry’s lexicon for many years. READ MORE
Balance sheet funds drive non-bank 'renaissance'
by • 15 May 2009
Despite an overall decline in the non-bank sector’s market share over the last 18 months, the originator and mortgage... READ MORE
Tighter lending policies a concern for brokers
by • 15 May 2009
A dramatic fall in interest rates coupled with the increased first home owner grant has seen relatively healthy... READ MORE
Banks bear share of funding burden
by • 26 Apr 2009
Australian banks have come in for heavy criticism for suggesting they can no longer afford to pass on future RBA rate... READ MORE
DEFs a concern for most brokers
by • 26 Apr 2009
Deferred establishment fees (DEFs) deter nearly two thirds of brokers from recommending non-bank products, a recent... READ MORE
Challenging times make industry convention a must
by • 26 Apr 2009
With tough market conditions likely to prevail for some time and industry regulation just months away, there’s never... READ MORE
OPINION -- A revolution in relevance
by • 8 Apr 2009
It’s time for a new market segment, writes Saks Consulting’s Kym Dolton
READ MORENo housing price blowout on horizon
by • 8 Apr 2009
Despite industry concerns of a housing price bubble as a result of first home buyer activity, commentators say tighter... READ MORE
PUBLISHER'S LETTER -- Strong market fundamentals will boost broker...
by • 7 Apr 2009
Against all the odds, Australia is enjoying a mini boom at the lower end of the property market – and there are... READ MORE
PUBLISHER'S LETTER -- The pessimists have their day
by • 8 Mar 2009
At last the doomsayers can proclaim ‘I told you so’, with the Australian economy having recorded its first quarter... READ MORE
Brokers split on FHOG boost
by • 8 Mar 2009
The latest Mortgage Business Sentiment Survey has highlighted a division in broker opinion over the federal... READ MORE
Bottom end to spark property market recovery
by • 8 Mar 2009
Many brokers believe the property market still has some way to fall before staging a... READ MORE
Broker confidence on the rise
by • 8 Mar 2009
Brokers are increasingly bullish that their businesses will grow over the coming quarter despite the worsening economic... READ MORE
CBA tightens first home buyer criteria
by • 8 Mar 2009
CBA will require first home buyers to contribute at least 3 per cent of the purchase price on top of any government... READ MORE
New dawn for non-banks
by • 27 Feb 2009
A resurgent origination sector is now going head to head with the major banks on price, and once again brokers have a... READ MORE
Ratchet up the rate relief to sustain market recovery: brokers
by • 20 Feb 2009
While the indicators for borrowing activity in 2009 are looking up, many brokers believe further rate relief from the... READ MORE

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